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Farmer Who Grows Potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham Finally Knows What Destroyed Crops in 2016
Michael Brooks, a South Jersey farmer who grows potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham, finally knows what destroyed his crop eight years ago, writes Alan Yu for WHYY. Like hundreds of other farmers throughout the region, Brooks lost hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of potatoes in 2016 to a previously-unidentified disease. Nearly all his potato…
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Coatesville Legend Rip Hamilton Hangs His Jersey Up at UConn After a Successful NBA Career
Coatesville native Richard “Rip” Hamilton will retire his jersey at Gampel Pavilion at the University of Connecticut this month, writes Anders Pryor for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hamilton, 45, who helped UConn secure a national title in 1999, will hang his No. 32 jersey from the rafters after the upcoming Villanova game on Feb. 24. One…
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Downingtown Native’s Middle-School Hobby Turns Into West Chester Business with $12 Million in Annual Revenue
A Downingtown native’s middle-school hobby has turned into a West Chester-based business that aims to distribute healthy snacks across the country, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. In 2013, Brendan Cawley, who became interested in making jerky when he was 10 years old, founded Righteous Felon, which ships beef jerky products nationwide. Among them include…
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Reimagined Coatesville: The Revitalization of Chester County’s Only City is Starting to Boom
The City of Coatesville, which has a rich history in steel fabrication, is on an upward swing, with businesses, restaurants, and retail shops flocking to the downtown area, writes Edwin Malet for County Lines Magazine. The Midway Arts Building has been home to over 30 businesses since its opening in 2019. The Made in Coatesville…
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A Bookworm’s Delight: Staying at The Bookhouse Hotel in Kennett Square
The Bookhouse Hotel in Kennett Square is a cozy boutique hotel that also has thousands of books that guests can read or buy during their stay there, reports Bob Kelly for FOX29 Philadelphia. “This used to be a bookstore,” said Stephen Tallon, co-owner of The Bookhouse Hotel. “We wanted to keep the theme.” The property…
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These Five Coffee Shops in Chester County Have the Best Drinks in the Region
Coffee is a staple in most people’s lives, so if you’re a java connoisseur seeking new places to try the best cup of coffee, check out these five coffee shops in Chester County, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Pour Richard’s Coffee Co. in Devon is a small-batch roaster that has been supplying the…
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Downingtown Area School District to Implement Later Start Time in 2024-25 School Year
Downingtown Area School District has decided to move the start time for its secondary schools by 20 minutes beginning in the 2024-25 school year, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. At this time, all seventh- through twelfth-grade schools at DASD start at 7:40 AM and end at 2:40 PM. The next…
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Historic House in Chester Springs Shines Once Again as Life’s Patina Mercantile & Café
After five years filled with challenges, Malvern’s Meg Veno opened Life’s Patina Mercantile & Café, an expansion of the company she founded in 2011, in the historic Jenny Lind House in Chester Springs, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy Main Line. “There were so many throw-in-the-towel moments here, but I wanted to see the project to…
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After the Loss of Her Son, Downingtown Woman Provides Invaluable Cardiac Education to Community
Aidan’s Heart Foundation is a nonprofit organization, founded by Christy Marshall-Silva, after the devastating loss of her young son, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6ABC. On Sept. 4, 2010, when Aidan was just seven years old, he passed away from sudden cardiac arrest. Shocked by the unexpected loss of her son, Marshall-Silva was determined to learn…
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With Help from Malvern Nonprofit, Brain Aneurysm Survivor ‘Fights Back’
Chris McIver was working one of his three jobs to support his wife and son when he suddenly collapsed from a brain aneurysm. While his long road to recovery involved medicines, therapy, and more, it still wasn’t enough. This is when Malvern nonprofit Fighting Back Scholarship Program stepped in, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. Started…
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Woman Uses Virtual Reality to Help Recover from Burns Sustained During Coatesville House Fire
In April 2023, Emily Dorsheimer received severe burns from a house fire in Coatesville. Recovery was so torturous that her family was not sure she would make it, but then virtual reality came into the scene, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. Dorsheimer was unable to stand on her own, could not walk, and…
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Coatesville Native Now Motivational Speaker, Author After Surviving a Deadly Car Accident
In 2011, Coatesville native Ethan A. Poetic survived a nearly fatal car crash that had left him with numerous injuries, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. “99 percent chance of death versus 1 percent of life. That means I shouldn’t be here,” Poetic said. Three of five people survived the horrendous accident, Poetic being one…
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Phoenixville Area Community Services Continues to be a Lifeline for Those Experiencing Food Insecurity
Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS) nourishes the community of Chester County and beyond through its Food Market and other services to help those in need. This vital program plays a crucial role in addressing food insecurity and ensuring that community members have access to nutritious and wholesome food. PACS’s Food Market is a cornerstone of…
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For Chester County Native, Amish Love Song Presented a Way to Say Goodbye to His Dying Father
When Elam Stoltzfus was growing up in Chester County as part of an Old Order Amish family, he was charged with setting out the Ausbund hymn books for Sunday service, writes Elam Stoltzfus for the Anabaptist World. Stoltzfus was enthralled with the songs once the whole congregation began singing them, especially the Lob Lied, or…
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One of Pennsylvania’s Best Dive Bars is in West Chester
Looking for the best dive bars in Pennsylvania? Well, there’s one right in the heart of Chester County, located in West Chester, according to East Coast Traveler on NewsBreak. Jake’s Bar in West Chester is a favorite spot for college students — especially those at West Chester University — and locals alike who are searching…
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Uncovering The Secrets Of The OG Of Alts: Private Equity
There is one alternative allocation that has been in endowments, foundations, and high net-worth families for a long time. It is also usually the largest allocation in these portfolios and this investment is private equity. I use the movie Pretty Woman and the character Richard Gere played when explaining private equity to our clients. To…
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Instead of a Party, Malvern Student Gives Back to Community for Her Birthday
15-year old Jordyn Jones-Shakur, a Malvern resident and student at Great Valley High School, has given back to her community for her past two birthdays, a move that inspired her family and made them proud, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Instead of presents or a party, Jones-Shakur asked family and friends to…
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Resilient Owners of Hank’s Place in Chadds Ford Speak Out in Light of Recent Storms
Another wave of storms has hit the Chester County area, reminding owners Anthony and Katie Young of when Hurricane Ida left irreparable damage to Hank’s Place’s original location, write Josh Sanders and Brad Nau for CBS News Philadelphia. While they have made their current home at a restaurant in Kennett Square, the Youngs have vowed…
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